Why do countries impose barriers to trade such as quotas? A
to protect domestic industries from foreign competition

B
to improve trade relationships with other countries

C
to increase the efficiency of domestic producers

D
to lower the costs of goods for consumers

To encourage railroad companies to build railroads across the west, the government gave them subsidies by select the best answer from the choices provided. a. paying the wages of laborers b. giving them building materials c. providing railroad trains d. providing free land